ENGINEERING

Engineering is at the heart of Rocket Lab. Our engineering team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space. You’ll work alongside driven, talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels, all committed to the same mission. Our engineering team members span design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, assembly and integration, quality control, engineering documentation, and more.

EQUIPMENT ENGINEER II/SENIOR EQUIPMENT ENGINEER

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Equipment Engineer II/Senior Equipment Engineer has ownership of the maintenance and calibration of all equipment used in production at Rocket Lab's Headquarters and Engine Development Center. You'll be responsible for developing the asset register, maintenance system, maintenance plans and completing maintenance activities.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Equipment Engineer II or Senior Equipment Engineer level)

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Create, maintain, and carry out preventative maintenance requirements for each piece of equipment in RLHQ (including CNC machines, Inspection equipment, Testing equipment, 3d Printers, Vacuum Pumps, etc.)
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment, disassembling and reassembling of actuators, Flow, Pressure, Density, Temperature Meters, Positive and Non-positive displacement pumps, and valves (including but not limited to Gate, Globe, Ball, Butterfly, Check, Pressure, Double Block and Diaphragm)
• Perform mechanical work on or around process piping (liquid and pneumatic)
• Assist with the implementation of the company Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Create and maintain a system for calibration of critical tools and equipment across Long Beach Sites
• Assess and select (with the other stakeholders) the best out-sourced maintenance and calibration vendors for the company.
• Create technician training documents for SOPs.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS AN EQUIPMENT ENGINEER II:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of equipment engineer experience or 4 years of equipment engineer experience in lieu of a degree in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
• Experience with Gantt charts, planning software and standard Microsoft office applications
• Experience and knowledgeable in fluid mechanics (liquids and gasses)
• Experience interpreting schematics and equipment manuals.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR EQUIPMENT ENGINEER:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of equipment engineer experience or 10 years of equipment engineer experience in lieu of a degree in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
• Experience with Gantt charts, planning software and standard Microsoft office applications
• Experience and knowledgeable in fluid mechanics (liquids and gasses)
• Experience interpreting schematics and equipment manuals.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Skilled trade, aeronautical or manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of Infor LN and/or Hippo or equivalent CMMS package ·
• Implemented new CMMS systems before.
• Mig, Tig, Stick, Brazing and Soldering skills are a plus.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Takes initiative and can work unguided.
• Remains calm under pressure and an excellent communicator

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing. 
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.